CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT

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​Dr. Adrina Patterson is a Shift Concussion management certified provider.   Following the Shift model of care, and provides.

Post Concussion Care
 We’ll conduct thorough in-office testing to determine where you are now and what impact the concussion may have had on your vision, you neck, your balance, your vestibular system and more. 

This information, together with your health history helps determine our path forward. You can find the Concussion related health history forms and questionnaires, under the New Patient and Client forms section of our website. 
Your concussion care often involves:
  • Modifications and accommodations for at home, work and/or school
  • Vision exercises
  • Vestibular exercises
  • Balance exercises
  • Exertional exercises
  • Cervical spine rehabilitation, this could include, spinal mobilization, adjustments, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, traction, acupuncture, laser therapy etc.
  • Home exercise programs
  • Referrals to other specialists such as a neurologist, neuroptometrist,  neuropthamologist, etc.
  • Referrals to other health care providers for additional co-management.

How long will it take me to feel like myself again?
The good news is 80% of patients who have a concussion with proper initial concussion management will return to their baseline within 2 to 4 weeks.

Post Concussion Syndrome
 If you have sustained multiple concussions, or if you have had long standing symptoms from a concussion not diagnosed or not managed properly, or if you have another concussion within 5 to 10 days of sustaining your first concussion, in addition to several other red flags, such as severity of initial symptoms and more, it will often take longer to recover. It could take a few months, and in  some instances 6 months or up to a year.